5.4 detailing
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5.4 detailing
I couldn't find any threads on the subject, so here it goes.
My first attemp was ok. I covered the air filter and kept from directly spraying the COPs. I bought one of those mr.clean auto dry systems and used the filtered water to wet the bay down. I used a terrytowel to clean the battery up and another to wipe nearly anything I could touch.
On to the Gunk citrus cleaner, I gave the bay light mist and sprayed down the greasy spots and let it sit for a few minutes.
I came back and used the straight spray on the greasy spots and followed up by spraying the whole bay and motor down again with the fast dry filtered water.
I am going to the dollar store tomorrow to look for simple green and some cheap brushes to try again. Anyone have any tricks they would like to share? h
My first attemp was ok. I covered the air filter and kept from directly spraying the COPs. I bought one of those mr.clean auto dry systems and used the filtered water to wet the bay down. I used a terrytowel to clean the battery up and another to wipe nearly anything I could touch.
On to the Gunk citrus cleaner, I gave the bay light mist and sprayed down the greasy spots and let it sit for a few minutes.
I came back and used the straight spray on the greasy spots and followed up by spraying the whole bay and motor down again with the fast dry filtered water.
I am going to the dollar store tomorrow to look for simple green and some cheap brushes to try again. Anyone have any tricks they would like to share? h
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From: Sarnia, Ontario, CANADA!
When you are all done rinsing try to blow it off with compressed air (or a leaf blower like I use). It's best to get all the water off. When done that, let it warm up and dry off, take it for a spin.
When that is done, I spray Engine Finish on everything (except serpentine belt) when the engine is cool. Wait 10 minutes then put another coat on.
-Matt
When that is done, I spray Engine Finish on everything (except serpentine belt) when the engine is cool. Wait 10 minutes then put another coat on.
-Matt
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I don't have compressed air at home, but I started on a warm engine and when I was done I ran it for a few minutes.
I don't worry about water spots, my boss has taught me the value of windex.
I don't worry about water spots, my boss has taught me the value of windex.
